Articles of category "Takayama"

Traveling around the Gifu Prefecture is a fine opportunity to enjoy the sights of rural Japan in the south of the region and to hike, ski and bathe in hot springs in the north, as a defining feature of the prefecture is the northern stretch of the Japan Alps. No doubt, your travel around Gifu should start with visiting its capital with the same name, a cradle of handcrafts, famous paper umbrellas, lantern making and captivating sights of plum and cherry blossoms.

Located in the northern Gifu Prefecture and surrounded by the Japan Alps, Takayama has developed its own way of life and a unique personality through the centuries. In the ancient times, the deep snow cut off Takayama from the rest of Japan and even today some roads to Takayama are closed in winter. The centuries of isolation allowed the town to preserve a unique ancient style and authentic folk traditions that appeal to many visitors.